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Krystiandevibed
7 years ago
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Sims 4 graphics error

So I'm running Lion 10.7.5 with a 2 GHz intel Core 2 Due processor with an Intel GMA 950 64 MB on a 2009 macbook.  The sims 4 is supposed to be compatible with my system.  I keep getting this error...
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ajasimonee's avatar
ajasimonee
6 years ago
@puzzlezaddict Hey , was wondering if you could tell me if my laptop meets the requirements also i have a hard time understanding all this technology stuff but I have experienced the same thing . My macbook is a (13 inch , Mid 2009) processor 2.26 GHz Intel Core Duo , Memory 2GB 1067 MHZ DDR3 Graphics is NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256 MB . If its not its all good was just curious if that was the issue with my game . Thanks!
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puzzlezaddict
Hero+
6 years ago

@ajasimonee  Unfortunately, your laptop is below requirements for even the Legacy Edition of Sims 4, let alone the standard version.  Specifically, you have only 2 GB RAM, where the Mac version of the game has always needed at least 4 GB (8 is better).

You could probably get the memory upgraded if you wanted, although you might have to look around a bit to find compatible RAM.  Even if you did though, you'd still need to run the Legacy Edition, as your laptop is three years too old to support Metal, a requirement for the standard version of TS4.

Your other hardware is slightly below the minimum requirements for the Mac version of Sims 4 as well, although not by much.  In theory, with a RAM upgrade, you might be able to run the game on the lowest settings, provided your laptop's components are in good shape overall.  However, there's no guarantee, and the chance of it working is pretty low on a decade-old system.

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